Dave's Scrambles: Smith Dorrien Area
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The Smith Dorrien area is another great place to climb. It's not as popular as some of the other routes, so
you don't have to deal with the large groups of people. Unfortunately, it seems to rain/snow here all the time.
This area doesn't usually come into season until late July. There are really two ways to get into this area. First,
you can go to Canmore, then wind your way through downtown Canmore to the south end of it. There you will see
a sign to Spray Lakes Rd. Go up Spray Lakes Rd, which eventually turns into Smith Dorrien Trail. The other way is
to go down Highway 40 into southern Kananaskis. After you pass Fortress Ski Area, you will see a sign to Smith
Dorrien Trail.
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Mountain |
Date Last Climbed |
Total Elevation |
Height Gain |
| 1. |
Mt. Nestor |
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9,760 ft (2975M) |
4,101 ft (1250M) |
| 2. |
Mt. Sparrowhawk |
21 Jun 98 |
10,239 ft (3121M) |
4,429 ft (1350M) |
| 3. |
Mt. Buller |
06 Oct 01 |
9,203 ft (2805M) |
3,314 ft (1010M) |
| 4. |
Mt. Engadine |
23 Jun 01 |
9,744 ft (2970M) |
3,839 ft (1170M) |
| 5. |
The Tower |
05 Jul 03 |
10,226 ft (3117M) |
4,134 ft (1260M) |
| 6. |
Mt. Galatea |
09 Jul 01 |
10,449 ft (3185M) |
4,199 ft (1280M) |
| 7. |
The Fortress |
02 Oct 04 |
9,842 ft (3000M) |
3,609 ft (1100M) |
| 8. |
Mt. Chester |
01 Jul 97 |
10,019 ft (3054M) |
3,773 ft (1150M) |
| 9. |
Gusty Peak |
02 Oct 04 |
9,842 ft (3000M) |
3,609 ft (1100M) |
| 10. |
Mt. Shark |
02 Oct 04 |
9,140 ft (2786M) |
3,281 ft (1000M) |
| 11. |
The Fist |
06 Aug 05 |
8,629 ft (2630M) |
2,526 ft (770M) |
| 12. |
Mt. Smuts |
06 Aug 05 |
9,639 ft (2938M) |
3,527 ft (1075M) |
| 13. |
Commonwealth Peak |
07 Sep 02 |
9,104 ft (2775M) |
2,789 ft (850M) |
| 14. |
Mt. Murray |
01 Aug 98 |
9,918 ft (3023M) |
3,724 ft (1135M) |
| 15. |
Cegnfs |
01 Aug 98 |
9,200 ft (3011M) |
3,011 ft (917M) |
| 16. |
Mt. Burstall |
08 Sep 02 |
9,055 ft (2760M) |
2,920 ft (890M) |
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